Wednesday

It was another cool morning with temp's into the high 50's but got rather hot as the day wore on. Actually when we were leaving Galax,Va around 2:30 it was 90 but very dry with no humidity. Rather nice in the shade out of the direct sunlight. After my morning shot in the belly, quiet times and a lite breakfast we headed out to Galax to shop. On our way into town we visited a friend from Cornerstone who runs a publishing company by the name of Sonfire Media. Larry, the CEO introduced us to his editor who is heading to Indonesia on an unofficial mission trip as that country is about 90 Muslim. Wow was it ever interesting to meet folks who are constantly engaging in world wide operations for the betterment of mankind while putting themselves in harm's way. Check out their website at www.sonfiremedia.com. There are several books by local authors right here along the parkway. He presented us with a book titled "Out of the box and Loving it" by Todd Shaw.

After our visit with Larry and his staff we headed over to Wal-Mart after gassing up. It was unbelievable as we gassed up before shopping and when we came out from the store, gas had increased a nickle a gallon in just 2 hours. Oh well!!! We shared a foot long sub at Subway which is located inside our Wal-Mart in Va. and while we had lunch and shopped I had the truck serviced. Now that's getting 'er done in one place. We made a stop at Horton's on the way out of town for meat.

Well it was close 3 PM before we finally got back to the cabin and I took the rest of the afternoon and propped by leg up and watched the US Open tennis. There were some really good play if your a tennis buff and of course I played the game for years before I got hooked on pickle ball. Anyhow not doing much of any real physical activity as nurse Nancy is watching me like a hawk. The leg is still with out pain so that's a good sign for me, lets hope the shots and pills are getting my blood the right viscosity to avert any other chances for blood clots.

We broiled a couple brats, grilled some Zucchini and had sliced 'maters and cukes for supper, great tasting and no starches. The Ray's came back after an ugly game the night before and won 2-1 so we are still just one game back from the Yanks. LATER